Zucchini nuggets in the oven
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. To make these crispy zucchini nuggets according to this recipe, you will need young zucchini weighing a total of 500–600 grams. It should also be noted that, as a coating, you can use not only a mixture of wheat flour and bran. Ready-made breadcrumbs work well for this purpose too, although this will slightly reduce the nutritional value of the finished dish. The dish is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. It is best to use young zucchini with tender skin and small seeds. If they are more mature, you should peel them beforehand and remove the seed-filled core.
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Step 2
Slice the zucchini into rings or half-rings, depending on their size.
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Step 3
For the batter, combine eggs, salt (about 0.5 tsp), and your favorite spices in a bowl; lightly beat the mixture with a fork.
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Step 4
Add 100 grams of sifted flour to the egg mixture and stir until smooth.
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Step 5
Pour sunflower oil into the resulting dough and mix well once again.
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Step 6
Prepare a breading mixture from the remaining flour (30-50 grams, depending on the amount of zucchini), bran, and a pinch of salt.
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Step 7
Dip each zucchini piece into the thick batter, using a fork for convenience.
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Step 8
After the batter, place each piece into the breadcrumb mixture, making sure the zucchini is coated on all sides.
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Step 9
Place the prepared pieces on a baking sheet lined with a baking mat and put into an oven preheated to 230-250 degrees. After 10-15 minutes, the nuggets should be browned on the bottom. Turn them over and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or just brown the top if your oven has a corresponding function.
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Step 10
Serve the zucchini nuggets immediately after cooking, as a side to main dishes or as a snack, accompanied by various sauces.